About Us

Member Services

The Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group (WM DPG) supports the highest level of professional practice in the prevention and treatment of overweight and obesity throughout the lifecycle.

Our dietetic practice group connects the public, scientific organizations, and industry to dietetics professionals with an expertise in weight management.

WM DPG continually strives to provide our members a wealth of information, tools, and resources to maximize their effectiveness in providing weight management nutrition services and programs to patients, clients, and customers.

MISSION

Empower members to be the nation's weight management and lifestyle change leaders.

VISION

Optimize the nation's health through weight and lifestyle management.

Become a WM DPG Member and receive the following member benefits and more!

As a member of WM DPG, you will have opportunities to network with others across the country to share your interest and expertise in the prevention and treatment of overweight and obesity. Our mission is to help you meet your career goals through our resources, continuing education activities, networking, and advocacy for our profession.

The membership year runs from June 1 through May 31. New members for the current year are accepted through January 31. If you join after this day, your membership and benefits start June 1. Once you have joined WM DPG, you will be sent a welcome letter and you will start receiving our printed, quarterly newsletter, Weight Management Matters. In addition, you will have access to online resources, continuing education offerings, and much more.

Students can now join the WM DPG for a discounted rate of $15, a savings of $10 off the regular membership rate. However, a reduced rate does not equal reduced benefits. Student members of WM DPG are entitled to the same benefits as regular members! The Student’s Corner section of the newsletter and the Student’s Corner section of the website have been developed just for you. Please share the good news with any Academy student members.

The membership year runs from June 1 through May 31. New members for the current year are accepted through January 31. If you join after this day, your membership and benefits start June 1.

Student Membership Application

Students may contact the Academy by phone at 1-800-877-1600, extension 5000 (Member Services) to become a member of WM DPG. You must be an Academy student member to join WM DPG. If you are a current Academy member and wish to join WM DPG – contact the Academy at the above number, or join online:

Why Join WM DPG?

With over 5,000 members, WM DPG is a dynamic organization committed to its members. We strive to offer the best member services possible, including awards & stipends, students’ resources, member directory, subunits, and much more.